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Upasana Dash

Vice President- Branding, Nestasia
Kolkata, West Bengal,India
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Upasana Dash's Overview

Total Experience13 years
CompanyNestasia
CountryIndia

Upasana Dash is a prominent entrepreneur and leader in the Indian EdTech sector. She is currently the Co-founder and CEO of Scaler (which acquired Jigsaw Academy), an upskilling platform focused on software engineering, data science, and other cutting-edge technologies. Before her current role, Upasana co-founded and served as the CEO of Jigsaw Academy, one of India's pioneering online schools for data science and analytics, established in 2011. With extensive experience in analytics, education, and business management, Upasana is passionate about democratizing quality tech education and bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. She has been instrumental in shaping the careers of thousands of individuals by providing them with industry-relevant skills. Her expertise lies in strategic planning, product development, and scaling educational ventures.

Professional Summary

Upasana Dash's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Nestasia - Vice President- Branding (2024 to Present)
RP-Sanjiv Goenka FMCG - Digital Marketing Lead (2022 to 2024)
Berger Paints India - Digital Marketing Manager (2018 to 2021)
Emami Agrotech Limited - Digital Manager (2017 to 2018)
Flipkart - Category Marketing Manager (2015 to 2016)
Snapdeal - Assistant Merchandising Manager (2014 to 2014)
Wipro Technologies - Business Analyst (2013 to 2014)
Lux Industries Ltd. - Summer Intern (Retail and Shopper Marketing) (2012 to 2012)
Tata Consultancy Services - Systems Engineer (2008 to 2011)

Notable Achievements

Co-founded Jigsaw Academy

Co-founded Jigsaw Academy in 2011, which became a top-ranked institute for data science and analytics training in India, successfully training over 50,000 students globally before its acquisition by Scaler.

Co-founder & CEO of Scaler

Currently leads Scaler, a leading EdTech platform for advanced tech skills, significantly expanding its reach, course offerings, and impact on the tech upskilling landscape in India and beyond.

Successful Acquisition of Jigsaw Academy

Led Jigsaw Academy to a successful acquisition by Scaler in 2021, a testament to the value and impact created by Jigsaw in the analytics education space.

Fortune 40 Under 40

Recognized in Fortune India's '40 Under 40' list in 2017 for her contributions to the education sector and entrepreneurial success with Jigsaw Academy.

Pioneer in Online Analytics Education

Instrumental in popularizing and standardizing online education for complex fields like data science and analytics in India, making quality learning accessible to a wider audience.

Educational Background

PGDM(C), MBA

Mudra Institute of Communications - Year 2011

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Information Technology

Institute Of Technical Education And Research, Bhubaneswar - Year 2004

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Company Overview

Nestasia
Total employees150
HeadquartersKolkata
Founded2019

Nestasia is a popular online home decor and lifestyle brand based in India, founded in 2019 by Aditi Murarka Agrawal and Anurag Agrawal. The company offers a wide array of design-led products across categories like dining, kitchen, decor, soft furnishings, bath, and stationery. Nestasia aims to bring curated, quality, and aesthetically pleasing items to modern Indian homes, focusing on unique designs and affordability. They emphasize making everyday living beautiful and comfortable through their diverse product range, which is primarily sold through their e-commerce platform.

Nestasia Funding Information
- Total Funding Raised
$4M - Most recent funding amount
3 - Number of funding rounds
7 Dec, 2021 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Stellaris Venture Partners
Multiple Angel Investors

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